Blanes

Blanes is a municipality in the comarca of La Selva, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It lies on the southern part of the Costa Brava along the Mediterranean Sea and is a common base for visitors exploring the region. The town has a coastal zone with a harbor, a long promenade, and several beaches that attract locals and tourists in summer.

Blanes has a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters, which supports year‑round tourism and a mix of services, hospitality, and some agricultural activity in the surrounding countryside.

The economy is dominated by tourism, with hotels, restaurants, and shops serving visitors to the Costa Brava. Fishing and horticulture remain part of the local economy in the inland areas, and the town hosts a number of cultural events and markets throughout the year.

Notable attractions include the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, perched on cliffs above the sea, renowned for its botanical collection and sea views. Pinya de Rosa, another regional garden, is located nearby. The historic center features narrow streets, the parish church of Santa Maria, and a coastal promenade that connects the beaches and the marina.

Blanes is accessible by road along the coast via the C-32 and by regional rail services along the Costa Brava corridor, making it a common stop for travelers moving between the southern Costa Brava towns.